North Korea was banned from conducting nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches by the U.N. Security Council. The report shared that North Korea had been developing nuclear fissile materials even though its last known nuclear test had been done last in 2017. North Korea capital Pyongyang has also denied allegations of hacking or cyberattacks in the past. Microsoft to train two million Indians in AI skillsDuring his visit to India, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company plans to train two million Indians in AI skills by 2025. The inclusive programme will also offer in-depth training in AI skills to 100,000 young women through 5,000 trainers in higher education institutions in these cities.

Lufthansa Cargo launched its regional cargo network for same-day e-commerce customers two years ago with a single A321 converted freighter capable of transporting 14 pallets on the main deck. An A321 cargo jet connects Lufthansa’s central cargo hub in Frankfurt, Germany, to Amman once a week. In late November, Lufthansa Cargo added Stavanger, Norway, to its short- and medium-haul network. When the A321 fleet is fully restored, Lufthansa Cargo will again serve 18 destinations in the regional network on more than 32 weekly flights. Lufthansa Cargo currently operates 16 Boeing 777 freighters — 11 under its own brand and five for DHL Express joint venture Aerologic.

South African business consultancy Thinkroom has launched a new streaming education platform, called Thinkubate. Co-owner of the Grindstone Accelerator, with Knife Capital, Thinkroom is a consultancy business, and Thinkubate is a business education service that operates as an Incubator|Accelerator-as-a-Platform (IAaaP). “Thinkubate’s mission is to disrupt the high business failure rate with expert education that works. An essential part of Thinkubate’s process is life-stage assessments that define the gaps and learning experiences needed to empower entrepreneurs and SMEs. The assessments establish which interventions will close these gaps,” says Catherine Young, founder of Thinkroom and Thinkubate.

Nigeria are through to the AFCON final after beating South Africa in a penalty shootout on a night of ceaseless entertainment. William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria’s captain, put his side ahead with a 67th-minute penalty which had been won following a stunning dribble by Victor Osimhen. The Napoli star then looked to have sealed victory for Nigeria with a close-range finish in the 83rd minute, but the goal was overturned by VAR and, sensationally, South Africa were awarded a penalty following a foul in the build-up. Teboho Mokoena converted from the spot to make it 1-1 and the game went to extra time where both teams had chances to win it, before goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili proved the hero in the shootout to secure victory for Nigeria. Here, The Athletic's writers Carl Anka and Jacob Whitehead analyse and evaluate the key talking points from the game.

Airtel Africa announces the launch of Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited (‘Telesonic’), a state-of-the-art fibre bandwidth service, leveraging ground fibre assets and submarine cable systems to meet the growing demand for wholesale data in Africa. This initiative aims to establish local entities in key markets where Airtel Africa operates to oversee all fibre assets and manage the operational aspects of the wholesale business, with expectations for a long-term positive impact across Africa. Telesonic boasts an extensive fibre network across the continent and has invested in the 2Africa submarine cable system, set to become the most comprehensive submarine cable across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment to addressing Africa’s needs for the digital revolution through cutting-edge fibre-optic solutions. With robust and scalable infrastructure, Airtel Africa aims to bridge the digital divide, unlocking opportunities for innovation and economic growth while connecting people and ideas across borders.

The M23, with alleged ties to Rwanda, detonated explosives in North Kivu’s Sake city 27 kilometers (16 miles) from Goma, residents said as they hurried from fighting between the rebels and security forces. Our correspondent said the rebels had cut off the road which connects the city of Goma to the province of South Kivu via Minova. At least 70% of Sake residents have fled to Goma as rebels continue to advance, said civil society leader Leopold Muisha, who reported four deaths and 25 people injured in recent days. “The rebels are getting closer and closer to Sake (and) the population no longer feels safe,” Muisha said. He accuses neighboring Rwanda of providing military support to the M23 rebels, a claim supported by the United Nations experts but denied by Rwanda.

Each collection – Desert Elegance, Faris, Sama, Noura and Kashida for Home Centre – in the Make More Room for Ramadan campaign celebrates unique textures, fabrics and patterns influenced by the region’s rich heritage, allowing customers to create their own unique style at home this Ramadan. And finally, the fifth curation in Home Centre’s Ramadan collection is an exclusive collaboration with Kashida Design aptly titled Kashida for Home Centre. Image Credit: Supplied“As a homegrown brand from the region, Ramadan is very special to us,” says Sameer Jain, CEO, Home Centre. “Ramadan being a month of gathering, togetherness, and wholesome moments at home, our campaign revolves around the concept of making more room for memories during Ramadan,” says Siddarth Sivaprakash, Head of Marketing, Home Centre. The core idea behind the campaign is to encourage individuals and families to expand the intangible spaces within their hearts and homes during Ramadan.”

Now under the tutelage of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2017 winning coach Hugo Broos, a new generation of fighters have emerged in the Bafana Bafana camp. Coming into the competition as underdogs, Bafana Bafana were drawn in a tricky Group E consisting of Tunisia, Mali and Namibia. A tactical masterclass by Hugo Broos saw the youthful Bafana Bafana outclass the star-studded Atlas Lions with a 2-0 scoreline to send shockwaves across the continent. Semi-Finals (Nigeria vs South Africa)A renewed rivalry sees South Africa preparing to take on old-time foes, Nigeria in the semi-finals. Preceding that, the two sides met in the 2000 edition where Nigeria outclassed the South Africans 2-0 in Uyo.

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Australia v South Africa | Second ODIThe Commbank ODI series moves to North Sydney Oval where South Africa will be looking to respond from their crushing defeat in the first game against Australia in Adelaide

Unless donors resume funding quickly and in full, [UNRWA] says, it could run out of resources by the end of February. How have UNRWA donors and UN leaders responded to Israel’s allegations? Guterres underscored these messages in a closed-door meeting with 35 UNRWA donors and partners on 30 January. As the largest humanitarian actor in Gaza, UNRWA is the primary conduit for international aid coming into the besieged enclave. Especially in Gaza, UNRWA has become part and parcel of daily life.

South Africa's star allrounder underlined her value to the side as the Proteas eye an unprecedented series win against AustraliaMarizanne Kapp revealed she had to be talked into playing in South Africa's history-making one-day international win over Australia on Wednesday. "But then after speaking to our physio and doctor, they assured me that pain meds would kick in. 01:37 Play video 'Everyone is catching up': Kapp hails historic winWith the ODI series level 1-1 and with South Africa now trailing by two points in the multi-format series, Kapp wants her team to capitalise in Saturday's final one-dayer. If the Proteas can secure a second ODI win, they can level the series at six points apiece going into next week's one-off Test. "We've had England in this situation in the past, in the T20 series we had Australia there and we just let it slip the last game," she said.

The container market grew 0.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, ending at 173.8 million TEU. Compared to 2019, before the pandemic hit, the market was up 1.5 percent, according to the latest update from BIMCO. "Container market growth has lagged behind overall economic development significantly as the world economy has grown 10 percent since 2019,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO. The container fleet capacity in 2023 increased eight percent from 2022 and 21 percent from 2019, the update added. Rasmussen adds: “Initially, the container market saw a strong rebound from the Covid crisis.

The Lobito Atlantic Railway connects northwest Zambia across southern DRC to the Benguela rail line in Angola and ultimately to the port of Lobito. The terms of the Reserved Capacity Agreements mark the first long-term commercial commitments to the Lobito Atlantic Railway. In 2022, the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium, comprising Trafigura, Mota-Engil and Vecturis, was awarded a 30-year concession for the operation, management and maintenance of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) and for the Lobito Minerals port. Angola, Zambia, DRC rail project to up trade and spur clean energy sectorThe governments of Angola, DRC, Zambia and the US Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) support the railway project to refurbish the Lobito Atlantic Corridor. The investment will enable renovating sections of the railway line and associated infrastructure and secure more than 1,500 wagons and 35 locomotives.

Gorilla has inaugurated its new office in Cairo, establishing both a hub for its Value-Added Services Business and a Regional Headquarters. This significant financial infusion underscores Gorilla's dedication to digitally transforming Egypt and enhancing its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Furthermore, Gorilla is broadening its distribution network and enhancing its offerings in cybersecurity solutions and data center operations to accommodate the region's rapid growth. "In 2024, we are poised to firmly position ourselves as a catalyst for innovative transformation in MENA," said Jay Chandan, CEO and Chairman of Gorilla Technology Group. About Gorilla Technology Group Inc."Empowering Your Tomorrow"Gorilla, headquartered in London U.K., is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, and IoT technology.